[Chevelle-list] starter & starter wiring

[Dale]

Have to question this, Mike.

>> Heat, is doing some things. Thermal expansion making the bendix to
>> flexplate distance to change.

The flexplate-to-bendix distance isn't going to change do any measurable
degree because of heat, both are pretty solidly mounted fixtures.  Sounds
like the problem is energizing the starter itself, not the travel distance
required for the bendix. 

Sounds like excessive heat could be causing the problem.  Is the
battery-to-starter cable new or fairly new?  The battery cable could be
corroding inside the casing itself where it's not readily visible.  If it's
not a high torque starter that may, again may, help.  High torque starters
have the copper spacer on the solenoid to field post on the starter front;
these starters were used on most big blocks.

Herb's idea is one that solved the same problems I was having with the
starter just getting heat soaked from the headers after driving for awhile
at highway speeds.  I solved mine with a kit from Summit, essentially the
same thing as the MAD kit.  One could make their own 'kit' with a simple
Ford solenoid and some wiring.  Toughest part to 'make' would be the
connector required on the starter.




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